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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
4
The Hershey Press outlines Hershey as a modern home center with garages and motor country appeal. It invites merchants and manufacturers to use its columns for first class household goods and auto mobile ads, noting rates on application. Entered as second class mail matter at Hershey post office.
Hershey positions itself as not just an industry town but a social center for Lebanon Valley. With 200000 annual visitors from near and far, it offers theaters parks lecture courses organizations high quality entertainment and affordable dining plus strong roads trolley lines and rail access. A new theatre opens this week to provide better performances at lower prices and Hershey invites neighbors to visit shop and enjoy local life.
Andrew Carnegie notes Robert Burns as a master of plain speaking on human truth. He cites failed military plans from World War I and argues that success comes to those who persevere through daily battles and crises.
The piece reflects on English reluctance to join WWI combat and cites ridicule urging youth to enlist. It notes vast casualties and accuses leaders of remaining distant from front lines while ordinary men face death. It argues patriotism does not justify sacrifice by others while some evade service.
A fragment reflects on coercion into service and the ridicule of influences as the strongest pressure. The terse line hints at social judgment and personal struggle within a tense civic or wartime context.
The article links the post election mood to business growth in Pennsylvania. It argues war demand will boost American goods sales, urging producers and merchants to seize opportunities as money loosens. It cites Russia’s liquor income and urges U.S. resilience and swift action, noting many unsuccessful candidates wonder at their fate.
The Thursday Evening Gymnasium class plans a 5 30 supper to boost class spirit in the club rooms. A oyster supper is set for Tuesday by the Tuesday class. Younger juniors had their first kitchen garden lesson with Miss Esther Murrie and sister Miss Marion Murrie assisting. A story hour begins Saturday for girls 12 to 16 at the Park club room with future sessions led by Miss Wingert. A mock wedding is planned this month with all women invited. December will feature a gymnasium play.
A special reception dance replaces the dancing school tonight at Harshey. Harrisburg’s top instructor has trained the scholars who will perform and display their progress before enjoying the open reception. Dancing School returns next Thursday.
A Week of Prayer from November 8 to 14 for the world YWCA will be observed by the Hershey organization. Noon meetings on weekdays will feature ladies from Warshey and vicinity, with a Wednesday union service by United Brethren and Presbyterian churches where the Glee Club will sing. Sunday afternoon address by Miss Mary J. Mopper of YWCA Philadelphia staff.
The First United Brethren Bible School held a successful Rally Day with an extended program. The orchestra conducted by Prof. F. D. Keboch opened at 9:30, the choir led by Miss Blanche Wingert performed, and Miss Eva Runkle impressed with Only a Little Christian. Ex superintendents sent letters or appeared, and 370 attended including 124 Otterbein Men. The event highlighted school history from 1851, noting 30 pastors, 83 officers, and 148 teachers over 57 years, plus totals of 143 519 taught and 38 189.20 contributed. The need for larger seating was emphasized as rooms filled.
Mrs Elizabeth Fox hosted a Saturday evening Hallowe en gathering at her home in Hummelsatown. Guests included Miss Jennie Segner Catherine Achenbach Martha Tittory Katie Minich Violet Carr Irene Musser Elva Fox and others plus several husbands and family members.
The Citizens of Hershey sent a large Christmas Ship contribution and received a thanks letter from the Child Federation. Tershay, by population, did more than any Pennsylvania town, and the gifts produced thousands of packages for war orphans in Europe, bringing happiness during Christmastide.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Theme Moral Impossibilities Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Theme The Promise Keeping God Wednesday 7 45 p m Union Prayer meeting under Y W C A auspices in connection with Y W C A Week of Prayer in United Brethren Church
Rev N L Linebaugh presides at Bible School 9 15 p m sermon 10 15 a m junior hour 2 30 p m senior C E 6 80 p m and Otterbein Guild takes charge at 7 30 p m with Mrs J M Heagy First Vice President of the Branch Woman's Missionary Association as speaker. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 p m cordial invitation extended to all.
English Lutheran Church Union Deposit led by Rev A C Forscht announces Sunday services at St Johns Horners Town with Rally Day Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. a fine program prepared by Mr and Mrs William P Horst and Home Mission at 7 p.m. Sunday Catechism at 2 30 p.m. Saturday.
Rev. Frederick C. Krapf presides with a 10 30 am chief service and 1 80 pm Bible School. Catechumen classes at 2 45 pm. Bible School Association and Adult classes meet. Thursday Nov 5 at 7 45 pm. Devotional 6 30 pm and 7 00 pm service. Catechumen class Wednesday 3 45 and 7 45 pm.
J H Longenecker serves as elder in charge with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m all in the church schedule announced for the day
Rev. George W. Hallman leads Fishburn's Church Rally Day exercises at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m Union Deposit Church Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m followed by preaching at 7 30 p m.
Funeral notices report Edwin M. Deiner died Monday in Hummelstown with services at his West Main street home led by Rev. Robert A. Bausch. Interment followed in Reading after Thursday morning transport. Also, Mrs. Harry Walmer died Tuesday from a lung hemorrhage near Oberlin. funeral details unavailable. Mrs. Elizabeth Emerich, 74, 9 months, 24 days, died last week. services at Union Deposit United Brethren Church with Rev. Romig and Rev. Linebaugh. she is survived by three daughters. husband Ephraim Emerich died about 19 years ago.
The Rev. Phares B. Gibble, senior at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, has been appointed pastor of the Pleasant Hill circuit serving three churches near Annville at Cleona Fontana and Pleasant Hill with a 176 member congregation. Revival services begin at Fontana on Thanksgiving Day. He is described as a popular young man on campus.
The Mothers' Club, newly organized, plans an important Better Babies contest. Leaders mention a future full announcement and ongoing efforts by club members to support health and welfare initiatives.
A Hershey club plans an upcoming event after noting progress in other cities. The group held a well attended second meeting last Tuesday and will reconvene on Tuesday December 8.
Public sale of Personal Property for Lydia A Weltmer deceased to be held Saturday Nov 28 1914 at the late residence Derry Church Pa. Items include parlor suits rugs chairs tables clock stove utensils and many other articles. Sale starts 12 30 pm with Milton H Weltmer administrator. Hass and Hass auctioneers.
A land boundary note describes parcels bounded by R. J. Walton Boyd Jacob arubb D KK Stauffer and Martin Tu penshide with described limits and adjacent properties.
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